I have money in my pocket, so when I cook a bowl of noodles at home while others go out to eat, drink, and have fun, I don't envy them at all, because I know I could do the same; I just choose not to. If I wanted to, I could take a spontaneous trip at any time. But if I don't have money in my pocket, then I can only cook a bowl of noodles. At that moment, seeing others going out to eat, drink, and have fun, I would definitely envy them. Eating the same bowl of noodles, having money but not wanting to spend it is completely different from not having money to spend.

Having money and having the ability to earn money — when I ride a bicycle or take a crowded bus, I won't envy you driving a luxury car, because if I wanted to, I could. In the end, a man's calmness and self-respect in life all depend on whether he has money in his pocket and whether he has the ability to continuously earn money.